December 9, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 14-year-old boy has died after his electric dirt bike collided with a 4WD in Diamond Creek on Monday night, 1 December. The teenager was riding home shortly after leaving his girlfriend’s house when the crash occurred at around 10pm. Emergency services attended the scene, but the boy could not be revived. The tragedy has deeply affected the Diamond Creek community, with friends, family, and residents rallying in grief and calling for greater awareness around e-bike safety among young people.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 1 December 2025 (around 10pm)
  • Location: Diamond Creek, VIC (exact intersection not specified; police stated collision occurred on a bridge)

Vehicles Involved

  • Electric dirt bike — ridden by a 14-year-old boy
  • 4WD (LandCruiser) — driven by a 22-year-old Eltham North man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 14-year-old boy — deceased at the scene.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 22-year-old driver — no injuries reported; interviewed and released pending investigation.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded after reports of a collision involving an e-bike and a 4WD.
  • Family members rushed to the scene after hearing sirens and were informed the boy could not be saved.
  • Friends and community members later attended the site to leave flowers and pay tribute.

Police Investigation
Police have confirmed the teenager was travelling over a bridge when the collision occurred.

  • The 22-year-old 4WD driver was interviewed and released as investigations continue.
  • Detectives are reviewing CCTV, witness accounts, and physical evidence from the scene.
  • Further inquiries will determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Community Impact
The fatality has shaken the Diamond Creek community. Family and friends described the teenager as kind, fun-loving, and deeply cherished. Locals have expressed growing concern about the rise in e-bike use among youths, with some calling for stronger regulations and parental awareness.

Appeal for Information
Police continue to ask for any information that may assist the investigation.

  • Crime Stoppers VIC: Call 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous online report.